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Articles by Revathi Siva Kumar

About Revathi Siva Kumar
Revathi Siva Kumar is a freelance writer based in Bengaluru.
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What you can do when politicians try to influence votes with freebies

April 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Web pages, mobile applications, phone – use any of them. Election Commission wants you to report electoral malpractice to its team of officials, because, by cracking the whip, violations can be limited. »

COVER STORY

New trains bring hopes of faster commute in Bengaluru

March 15, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Eight new trains have brought joy to the rail commuters in Bengaluru, making the commute between a few stations faster than any other mode. Know more about these trains. »

BBMP

New act could leave lakes of Bengaluru in lurch

March 7, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

The government of Karnataka has come up with Tank Development Act which, in its current form, could be detrimental to the cause of protecting and rejuvenating lakes. »

COVER STORY

Here’s where you can get air quality data for Bengaluru

February 21, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Bengaluru’s air quality has been worsening over the years. But there are also a number of eager beavers trying to track air pollutants and find solutions. »

COVER STORY

Here’s how Bengaluru will cut transport emissions in future

February 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

150 electric buses. A fleet of 300 electric cars, and many E-rickshaws Transport scenario in Bengaluru looks bright and green, with more and more electric vehicles in the offing. »

COVER STORY

What you can do to find a home for the homeless

January 17, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

If you find destitutes, mentally unwell people or children wandering on the streets, you need to take a few steps to ensure their safety. »

BDA

Revised Master Plan-2031: Revisions only – neither mastery nor planning?

January 11, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

What does revised master plan have in it? Is it progressive or just an extension of the old plan? Here’s a curation of views on RMP 2031. »

BBMP

BBMP plans for LED street lights, yet again. What’s different now?

December 29, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

BBMP hopes to save Rs 8 crores per month through LED streetlights. This isn’t the first time – BBMP has been talking about LED lights for a long time now. What’s the plan now? »

BBMP

Is fogging hiding the real issue behind city’s mosquito menace?

December 19, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

People demand fogging when they see mosquitoes. And BBMP does it in some places. But is it really useful? Does it kill all types of mosquitoes? Does it help control dengue? »

COVER STORY

Dubbing of movies into Kannada: Boon or bane?

December 8, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

What has the emotional stronghold of the bigger Kannada heroes and the film industry done to dubbing? What was it like to champion the cause of dubbing in Karnataka? Will Karnataka get to see more dubbed content from across the world? »

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